Three Kingdoms: Jiuyuan Tiger

Chapter 608 Impermanence, Suspicion Clouds

After receiving Zhang Song's letter, Xia Luqi did not reply immediately, but only asked the envoy sent by Cao Cao to rest for a while.

The envoy sent by Cao Cao didn't say much, after all, the matter was of great importance, and it was understandable that Xia Luqi was cautious.

Taking a step back, Shaluqi, a nobody, can decide whether to agree or refuse, so he just listens to what others say.

After returning to the house, Shaluqi stepped back and began to think about the pros and cons of this matter.

He and Cao Wenzhao, the two dark sons, are ultimately used to break into Cao Cao's forces.

What is in front of him now is a good opportunity, but Xia Luqi is a little undecided now, because he doesn't know which method can maximize Cao Cao's trust.

There are no more than two methods, one is to support Cao Cao's entry; the other is to hand over the messenger to Zhang Ren to express his ambition.

The entangled Xia Luqi couldn't help thinking: "It would be great if Brother Cao was here!"

In terms of brainstorming, Xia Luqi felt that binding the three of them together was no match for Cao Wenzhao.

It's a pity that Cao Wenzhao is in Yinping, and at this juncture, he may not be able to ask Cao Wenzhao for advice.

After thinking about it again and again, Xia Luqi still wrote back a letter to Zhang Song, in which he did not agree to Cao Cao's solicitation, but instead scolded Zhang Song.

As for why the messenger was let go, Xia Luqi also explained in the letter that it was to repay Zhang Song's kindness in recommending him at the beginning, and from then on, the two of them had no relationship.

Because Xia Luqi felt that since he could betray Liu Zhang today, he might not betray Cao Cao in the future, so Cao Cao would not entrust him with important tasks.

In this way, his secret piece will lose its due effect, so Xia Luqi can't agree to Cao Cao's solicitation, at least not right now.

After reading Xia Luqi's reply, Zhang Song's complexion was not very good. At the beginning, he promised Cao Cao that this matter would be successful, but he never thought that Xia Luqi would be so ungrateful.

Then Zhang Song came to Cao Cao's tent with Xia Luqi's reply letter. Cao Cao looked behind with no expression, neither happy nor sad.

"I know about this, let's go down." Cao Cao said lightly.

"The subordinate is incompetent and has failed the trust of the lord, please punish the lord!" Zhang Song said.

"This matter has nothing to do with you, go down." Cao Cao waved his hand.

"Thank you, my lord! This subordinate will leave!" Zhang Song thanked him again and again, and then left with his hands folded.

After Zhang Song left, Cao Cao's eyes flickered sullenly: "If it can't be done, what guarantee will you give me?"

"That's the case, then I can only use that trick!" Cao Cao whispered.

……

In the next few days, all the officers and men of the Yizhou Army guarding Jianmen Pass discovered one thing, that is, Cao Jun's attack frequency slowed down significantly, and so did the attack intensity.

Although Cao Cao's move made the soldiers on both sides breathe a sigh of relief, the generals Zhang Ren and Yan Yan stationed at Jianmen Pass did not dare to take it lightly.

There must be demons in everything that happens, Cao Jun's attack suddenly slowed down, and they didn't know the reason for it. Under such circumstances, how dare they not treat it cautiously?

Moreover, although Cao Jun's siege has slowed down, the frequency of night sieges has increased. In fact, this is not a siege, but a disturbance at best.

"General, what kind of conspiracy do you think Cao Cao is planning?" Zhang Ren asked Yan Yan.

"I don't know about this matter for the time being. Although we have lost many brothers in the storm these days, the casualties of Cao's army are much greater than ours. If you think in the best direction, it is that Cao Cao feels that the sword is closed and the sky is dangerous." Unable to conquer, we have given up attacking Jianmen Pass for the time being." Yan Yan stroked his beard.

"But general, your speculation seems to be unfounded. Firstly, Cao Jun would come to pass around the pass every day. As soon as the brothers shot arrows, they would all escape; secondly, the additional reinforcements sent by the lord will arrive in a few days. , if the reinforcements arrive, what will Cao Cao use to fight the Jianmen Pass? Therefore, the general thinks that Cao Cao must have other plans!" Zhang Ren said.

"But what is he planning? Now Cao Cao has captured most counties in Yibei, even if Cao Jun bypasses Jianmen Pass, he will have nowhere to fight?" Yan Yan wondered.

"I don't know the final general, but Cao Cao is scheming and cunning, making it hard to guard against, so we have to be more careful!" Xia Luqi said.

"That's right! Cao Cao is cunning by nature, this person must not be judged by common sense." Yan Yan nodded.

"My lord's additional reinforcements will arrive within five days, and Cao Cao's carefully arranged conspiracy will soon be implemented, so before the reinforcements arrive, none of us can take it lightly!" Yan Yan ordered.

"No!" Zhang Ren, Xia Luqi and other generals clasped their hands together.

After the simple meeting, Yan Yan came to Guanshang accompanied by Zhang Ren and Xia Luqi.

Looking at the indistinct Cao Jun camp, Yan Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, and his heart was very heavy, as if something big was about to happen.

The mountain wind blew past, and the military flag on the Guanlou rustled. Zhang Ren immediately tightened his armor to avoid being caressed by the cold wind.

"Why does the general think that Cao Cao's soldiers and horses are hidden in the mountains on both sides?" Yan Yan asked suddenly.

After hearing this, Zhang Ren immediately turned his attention to the mountains and forests outside the pass. After being told by Yan Yan, he also felt that the grass was shaking and the trees were shaking, as if there were thousands of troops hiding in it.

"It's better to believe in something than in nothing." Shaluqi is a man of action, he put down such a sentence, and then bent his bow and set up an arrow to shoot towards the mountain forest under the pass.

Arrows with the sound of piercing the air arrived in the blink of an eye, and a few frightened wild birds flew up from the forest and escaped from the bamboo forest.

"There are wild animals in it, this forest can't hide people." Sha Luqi smiled and shook his head.

"It's good when no one is there, and it's good when there's no one." Yan Yan said with relief.

"What is this, General?" Sharucci asked.

"I don't know what's going on, but I feel very uncomfortable, as if something big is about to happen. It's not a good sign anyway." Yan Yan shook his head.

"You don't have to worry too much, general. I think it may be because the general hasn't had a good rest in the past few days." Sha Luqi relieved.

"I hope so!" Yan Yan sighed slowly.

……

The next day, the generals of Cao Ying dispatched troops and horses, came to the gate of Jianmen, set up a formation, and waited for the order to attack the city.

After getting the news, Yan Yan and others rushed to the critical moment. When Yan Yan saw Cao Jun's extended version of the ladder, a flash of enlightenment flashed in his eyes.

"It turns out that Cao Cao is sending people to lengthen the ladder these days! I really don't know what to say. Does he think that with a long ladder, he can attack?" Yan Yan shook his head disdainfully.

"Poke them with moso bamboo later and tell them to taste the specialties of Sichuan!" Yan Yan ordered.

"No!" Zhang Ren agreed, put the bow and arrow aside, and held a moso bamboo in his hand.

These moso bamboos are thick and strong, after treatment, one section is shaved soft and smooth for easy handling, and the other end has a sharp fork. If you know how to use this thing, it is much easier to use than a fork.

　One more!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)